Context
He is literally packing up. Not as a practical action, but as an artistic and societal statement: in a city that presents itself as a design capital, it is becoming increasingly difficult for independent makers to find workspace.
Space for the maker culture in Eindhoven is under pressure. Creative hubs such as Sectie-C, originally established as raw and free workspaces for young designers, are increasingly being redeveloped. At Sectie-C, for instance, there are plans for the construction of 1,300 homes and 30,000 m² of commercial space, putting affordable studios at risk of disappearing.
Teun’s Workshop Wanted is a direct response to this development. Instead of remaining silent, he takes to the streets – with taped-up boxes, furniture stacked inside the trailer, and a “search poster” displayed on his car window. His presence is temporary, messy, and impossible to ignore: just like the issue he is addressing.
Location
Teun “moves” across places where creativity should find a home, but where space is becoming increasingly scarce.
He stays on site with his car and trailer, nothing is unpacked. The work exists in transit, just like his search. Along the way, he engages with passers-by about the importance of physical space for designers.
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